W went out with GF last night. Met up with GF's man friend and another girl. As usual, I didn't ask, and as usual, she told me much about their time together, even showed me pics from the night on her iPad. I wonder why she does this.

I also sometimes suspect she's living vicariously through these single people.

Today we went to a graduation party for the son of one of her long time coworkers. We've known this couple for many years, been to their house several times, and even went on a resort vacation together several years ago.

On the way to the party, W phoned another long time coworker, J, to see if he was planning to join the party. J is gay and is having problems in his relationship. I knew W and J were close, because she tells me about him all the time, but was still surprised to hear the level of sympathy and care she gave him on the phone today.

W has been opening up to others, where in the past she normally avoided social interactions whenever possible. Any thoughts on this?

We had a good time at the party.

M: A really long time.
Crisis: 5 years.
She's still worth it.

Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl